Directions: Fill the table with five (5) examples of therapeutic proteins. Write their
functions and medical applications
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Directions: Fill the table with five (5) examples of therapeutic proteins. Write their
functions and medical applications
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Answer:
Protein
1.DNase
2.Erythropoietin
3.Factor VIII
4.Granulocyte ating factor
5.Growth hormone (human, bovine, porcine)
Function
1.DNA-digesting enzyme
2.Stimulates production of red blood cells
3.Blood clotting factor
4.Stimulates growth of white blood cells
5.Hormone stimulates bone and muscle tissue growth
Medical Application(s)
1.Treatment of cystic fibrosis patients
2.Used to treat patients with anemia (low number of red blood cells)
3.Used to treat certain types of hemophilia (bleeding diseases due to deficiencies in blood clotting factors)
4.Used to increase production of certain types of white blood cells: stimulate blood cell produc tion following bone marrow transplanta
5.In humans used to treat individuals with dwarfism. Improves weight gain in pigs and cows; stimulates milk production in cows.
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